John Criticos
Perth,Australia
Summary
Driven individual ready to excel, showcasing common sense and communication skills. Proficient in time management and collaborative teamwork, ensuring a seamless integration into the role. Committed to making meaningful contributions that enhance both personal growth and collective success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Teaching
Grasshopper Soccer
Perth, Australia
02.2023 - Current
- Adapted coaching and leadership styles to suit individual needs for maximised athlete engagement, especially with learning how to teach kids aged between 2-6 in an engaging manner
- Encouraged healthy competition by evaluating the ability level of students
- Acted as an inspirational role model to help students become more motivated and interested in physical education activities
- Used creative teaching strategies to engage reluctant participants in physical activities, resulting in increased involvement
Air Force Cadets
714 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets
Karrakatta, Australia
02.2020 - 12.2024
- Advanced to Cadet Warrant Officer, managing discipline and morale of 60 cadets aged 12–18
- Developed and taught structured physical and theoretical lessons to nurture cadet skills and knowledge
- Managed emergency situations, including being in charge of the safety of fellow cadets, ensuring a smooth and quick evacuation when a bushfire occurred nearby.
- Organised and led outdoor activities for over 50 cadets
Duke of Edinburgh Gold, Silver, and Bronze
The Duke of Ed International Award
Perth, Australia
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Completed all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh award, a youth development program that encourages young people to participate in various activities across three categories: volunteering, physical activity, skills development, and an expedition.
- Built personal skills, resilience, and community involvement through self-set challenges and goals.
- For Gold, I had to do an hour a week for a year of all three activities and a camp that's 3 nights long and solely planned within my group of 5 people and walk a total distance of around 60 kilometres
- Chose peer leadership and role modelling in cadets as my community involvement, performing drill in cadets as my physical activity, and learning about creating and teaching lessons in cadets as building personal skills
- Upon completion, I received the award from the governor of Western Australia during a ceremony held in government house
Glider Pilot
Narrogin Gliding Club
Narrogin, Australia
04.2022 - Current
- Had my first solo flight at 17 years old
- Achieved an A certificate which had the criteria of 5 successful solo flights, the ability to handle mid-air emergencies, passing an online theory exam, and landing safely without the use of instruments like an altimeter
- Have a total of over 15 hours in the air
- Attained an aviation radio license from the Gliding Federation of Australia
Education
Double Major - Engineering (honours) and commerce
University of Western Australia
Perth 02.2025 -
High School Diploma -
Shenton College
Perth, Western Australia 02.2019 - 11.2024
Skills
- Good at Presentation
- Confident Speaker
- Good Work Ethic
- Critical and Logical Thinking
- Safety consciousness
- Stress management
Timeline
Double Major - Engineering (honours) and commerce
University of Western Australia
02.2025 -
Sports Teaching
Grasshopper Soccer
02.2023 - Current
Glider Pilot
Narrogin Gliding Club
04.2022 - Current
Duke of Edinburgh Gold, Silver, and Bronze
The Duke of Ed International Award
06.2021 - 10.2023
Air Force Cadets
714 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets
02.2020 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Shenton College
02.2019 - 11.2024
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